Theresa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A harvester of goodness, faithful and warm.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1419
- Peak
- #32 in 1956
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Theresa Means
Theresa is a girl name of English origin. A harvester of goodness, faithful and warm.
How Popular Theresa Is
Theresa currently ranks #1419 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1956. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Theresa
- Theresa reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1956.
- Once a top name, Theresa has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Theresa has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Theresa is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Theresa
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Theresa
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Theresa.
Questions About Theresa
What does Theresa mean?
Theresa is a girl name of English origin. A harvester of goodness, faithful and warm.
How popular is Theresa?
Theresa currently ranks #1419 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1956. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Theresa come from?
Theresa comes from English roots. Theresa reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1956.
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